"I grabbed Mickey Arthur's collar and told him, 'Control your language; otherwise, I will slap your face'": Umar Akmal

[Farhan The Man]

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akmal pointed out that players like himself, Ahmed Shehzad and Sohaib Maqsood, all nearing 35 years of age

There are all early 40s. Round abouts.

These boys will never grow.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Umar Akmal blasts PCB over age discrimination in PSL

Pakistan’s Test cricketer Umar Akmal has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on unfair treatment of players based on age.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akmal pointed out that players like himself, Ahmed Shehzad and Sohaib Maqsood, all nearing 35 years of age, are being sidelined for being "too old," whereas players, older than them, are playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

"We are Ahmed Shehzad told that we are too old to play or even mentor the team. But players who are 45 years old are still playing. What are we supposed to do? Shoot ourselves?" angry Akmal lambasted.

He also made serious claims about fitness standards, stating that many senior players and coaches have never taken proper fitness tests. "Ask me, I've been with them; I've played for Pakistan. They never took fitness tests," said Akmal while also suggesting to bring equality.

Akmal, while being indirect, took a dig at veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who is currently playing for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 10.

"I respect seniors because they gave me chances, but Pakistan should be the priority. If senior players keep playing domestic cricket just to prepare for PSL, where does that leave young talent?" he asked.

Akmal called for a major overhaul in the PCB's management, saying the same officials have been making poor decisions for years. "These people just take salaries while players suffer because of their mistakes. This system needs to change," he stressed.

He also linked the empty stadiums during PSL 10 matches with the PCB’s selection policies. "Fans want to see star players, not unknown names. If you don’t respect your renowned players, why should fans come to watch?" he argued.

Turning to Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s recent struggles, Akmal suggested that he should bat at number 3 for better performance. "Babar is a great player, but if he doesn’t adapt majors for improvement, it will become a big problem for him. PSL 10 is crucial for his future – he must improve his game to prove himself to the PCB and fans," he concluded.

Umar Akmal blasts PCB over age discrimination in PSL

Umar Akmal has questioned the credibility of fitness standards in Pakistan cricket

www.geosuper.tv

Stand with Umar Akmal on this stance.

PCB having double standards over age. This is not right.

 

[Suleiman]

Imagine if our so called talented and gifted players gave more headlines regarding games won instead of grabbing collars, water making them fat etc

 

[zarak]

'Fluke' is the real cop out.

That random players must have very high level of natural ability aka talent to beat Federer.

A batsman's ability to pick the length early gives him a little extra time as compared to ordinary batsmen specially against pacers. Umar Akmal had that natural ability. Not to mention he had very little issues in his technique.

you are right but he had very little batting intelligence and ability to gameplan. Once these types of guys get found out they cease to evolve. He was a gem when he made his debut.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

All the failures end up becoming bitter retired players/analysts. Tells you a lot about their mindset.

 

[Major]

Umar Akmal blasts PCB over age discrimination in PSL

Pakistan’s Test cricketer Umar Akmal has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on unfair treatment of players based on age.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Akmal pointed out that players like himself, Ahmed Shehzad and Sohaib Maqsood, all nearing 35 years of age, are being sidelined for being "too old," whereas players, older than them, are playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

"We are Ahmed Shehzad told that we are too old to play or even mentor the team. But players who are 45 years old are still playing. What are we supposed to do? Shoot ourselves?" angry Akmal lambasted.

He also made serious claims about fitness standards, stating that many senior players and coaches have never taken proper fitness tests. "Ask me, I've been with them; I've played for Pakistan. They never took fitness tests," said Akmal while also suggesting to bring equality.

Akmal, while being indirect, took a dig at veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who is currently playing for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 10.

"I respect seniors because they gave me chances, but Pakistan should be the priority. If senior players keep playing domestic cricket just to prepare for PSL, where does that leave young talent?" he asked.

Akmal called for a major overhaul in the PCB's management, saying the same officials have been making poor decisions for years. "These people just take salaries while players suffer because of their mistakes. This system needs to change," he stressed.

He also linked the empty stadiums during PSL 10 matches with the PCB’s selection policies. "Fans want to see star players, not unknown names. If you don’t respect your renowned players, why should fans come to watch?" he argued.

Turning to Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s recent struggles, Akmal suggested that he should bat at number 3 for better performance. "Babar is a great player, but if he doesn’t adapt majors for improvement, it will become a big problem for him. PSL 10 is crucial for his future – he must improve his game to prove himself to the PCB and fans," he concluded.

Umar Akmal blasts PCB over age discrimination in PSL

Umar Akmal has questioned the credibility of fitness standards in Pakistan cricket

www.geosuper.tv

lol he can keep on crying.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Gotta respect Shoaib Malik for his people skills. Average cricketer, 44 years old but still playing PSL and no one objects to it. While, guys like Umar Akmal, Maqsood got kicked out from PSL at age of 34 citing age.

 

[Sachin fan]

Stand with Umar Akmal on this stance.

PCB having double standards over age. This is not right.

Why do you believe what he is claiming? He has said some really ridiculous claims in the past.

 

[Bewal Express]

What a waste and an idiot. When he joined Leicester a few years ago, he demanded a chef and a cleaner. Where does this entitlement come from?